You Are Not Alone
"Too many struggle silently, scared of judgment or unsure where to seek help. I’ve devoted my life to changing that."
April Simpkins
April Simpkins is a passionate mental health advocate and National Ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Her commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness is both professional and deeply personal. April is certified in Mental Health First Aid and Emotional CPR (eCPR) and has also completed QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training.
As the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book By The Time You Read This – The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile and Mental Illness: Her Story in Her Own Words, April uses her platform to spark transparent conversations about mental wellness, resilience, and the human side of success.
- Beyond The Burnout -
During this highly requested Mental Health Keynote, April shares her
Five Keys for Supporting Your Mental Health at Work.
Attendees learn how to use these keys to strengthen their mental well-being and show up for their families, friends, and colleagues ready to provide support.
5 Keys
To Supporting Your
Mental Health At Work
Key 1: Take Care of Your Mental Health
Protect your peace, your time, and your boundaries.
Key 2: Take Care of Your Physical Health
Your body and mind are teammates.
Key 3: Advocate for Yourself at Work
Your voice is your power.
Key 4: Know and Use Mental Health Resources
Awareness means nothing without action.
Key 5: Support Others With Their Mental Health
Be a supporter, not a savior.
April teaches these five essential principles that help professionals, leaders, and teams protect their mental well-being and perform at their best.
Mental Health Resources
In Honor Of Cheslie
April Simpkins shared an unshakable bond with her daughter, Cheslie Kryst, a force of brilliance, beauty, and compassion who, despite a long battle with mental illness, lost that fight on January 30, 2022. That day split April’s life in two: before and after.
April advocates for mental health and fights its stigma with the same fierceness she once used to protect her daughter’s light and now uses to protect others from silence.
April and Cheslie June 2019
Cheslie touched lives around the world. Her selflessness, compassion, and giving heart left an incredible legacy. Our family is honored to have endorsed the organizations below that have chosen to honor Cheslie by giving to others.
Click on the links below to learn more about the scholarships, funds, and generous organizations that have chosen to honor her.
